Karanja Kabage v Joseph Kiuna Kariambegu Ng’ang’a & 2 others [2014] KECA 639 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 639
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 639 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 April 2014
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Typeelection petitionPostureappeal from the High CourtCoramWAKI, MARAGA, MURGOR, J.A
Holding
The Court upholds the findings of the High Court and dismisses the appeal.
Facts
The appellant, Karanja Kabage, alleges serious allegations against the respondent, Joseph Kiuna Kariambegu Ng’ang’a, regarding three electoral offences. The High Court found in favor of the respondent.
Issues
- allegations of electoral offences
- credibility of witnesses
- exercise of discretion by the trial court
Reasoning
The Court adheres to the principles that appellate courts defer to the trial court's findings of fact unless they are based on no evidence or misapprehension of the evidence. The allegations must be proven beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Articles 81 and 86 of the Constitution
- Elections Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (6)
- MWANGI V. WAMBUGU [1984] KLR 453
- MWANASOKONI V. KENYA BUS SERVICES LTD [1985] KLR 931
- MOSES WETANGULA V. MUSIKARI KOMBO [2014] eKLR
- RAILA ODINGA V. IEBC & 3 Others SCP No 5 of 2013
- JOHO V. NYANGE [2008] 3KLR (EP)
- MBOGO & ANOTHER V. SHAH [1968] EA 93
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